Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Silver Merit Medal GTRexclude the reverse with four visible

the reverse with four visible rivets holding the obverse applique in place

white label affixed to the side panel inscribed "Medal for Merit" and maker marked "V

reverse with raised inscription “Für Verdienste im Grubenwehrwesen” (“For Service in Mining Rescue”)

including an EM/NCO’s breast eagle

Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Silver Merit Medal GTRexclude the reverse with four visible(Frstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen. (1842 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised Hohenzollern coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE UND VERDIENST (FOR LOYALTY AND MERIT), in turn set